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SCOTUS Keeps Federal-Forum Door Open for Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits
law1 month ago

SCOTUS Keeps Federal-Forum Door Open for Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits

The Supreme Court, in an 8-0 ruling on a procedural issue, allows oil and gas defendants like Chevron/Texaco to move a Louisiana coastal-erosion case from state court to federal court, part of a broader effort to shift dozens of long-running lawsuits that accuse them of wetlands destruction; a Plaquemines Parish jury previously ordered about $740 million for cleanup, while Louisiana warns of massive ongoing land loss linked to coastal infrastructure; the decision concerns forum, not merits, and Justice Alito recused.

via PBS|
#environmental-law#jurisdiction#law
Appeals Court Temporarily Allows Alligator Alcatraz Operations Amid Legal Dispute
environment8 months ago

Appeals Court Temporarily Allows Alligator Alcatraz Operations Amid Legal Dispute

An appellate court has paused a lower court's order to dismantle Florida's Alligator Alcatraz immigration facility, siding with state officials and President Trump, and rejecting environmental concerns raised by activists. The case revolves around whether the facility's construction violated the National Environmental Policy Act, with the court ruling that the law's scope was limited and did not require environmental review for this project. The environmental groups plan to continue their legal fight.

via Axios|
#alligator-alcatraz#appeals-court#environment
DeSantis dismisses court order to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail
national-affairs9 months ago

DeSantis dismisses court order to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail

A federal judge ordered the shutdown of the controversial Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center in Florida due to environmental damage and legal violations, with existing detainees to be moved within 60 days. The order highlights concerns over habitat loss and inhumane conditions, while Florida officials plan to appeal, and DeSantis dismisses the ruling with a dismissive comment about continuing deportations.

via Salon.com|
#alligator-alcatraz#desantis#environmental-law
Florida must halt expansion and dismantle 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration center, judge rules
law-and-environment9 months ago

Florida must halt expansion and dismantle 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration center, judge rules

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction to halt the expansion of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, citing violations of environmental laws and concerns over environmental impact, with the order to wind down the facility within 60 days. The state of Florida has filed an appeal, and the case highlights ongoing conflicts between immigration enforcement and environmental preservation efforts.

via NPR|
#environmental-law#everglades#florida
Judge halts further operations at Alligator Alcatraz detention center
environment9 months ago

Judge halts further operations at Alligator Alcatraz detention center

A Miami federal judge has temporarily allowed the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center to remain open but has prohibited expansion, additional detainees, and certain infrastructure modifications due to environmental law violations, with the facility required to remove certain installations within 60 days. The ruling is a victory for environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who argue the site threatens the fragile Everglades ecosystem.

via NBC News|
#alligator-alcatraz#detention-facility#environment
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Expansion of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center
environment9 months ago

Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Expansion of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center

The construction of a Florida detention center on the historically significant 'Alligator Alcatraz' site in the Everglades is bypassing environmental reviews mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), raising concerns among environmental groups about potential ecological harm and the rollback of environmental protections under the Trump administration.

via The New York Times|
#detention-center#environment#environmental-law